Another window light portrait of Janet that I love. I told her that she would make a really good rich woman because she has this natural posture of condescension. Even though the crumpled tee-shirt and her security blanket sweat jacket that she cut the sleeves off of and refuses to part with sort of takes it down a notch or two.Janet is the most down to earth, least arrogant person you will ever meet in spite of her natural posture. This photograph captures that aspect of Janet that I have over the years come to accept and admire--Janet is Janet pure and simple. In thirty years of marriage I have never heard Janet express the least bit of envy for those more fortunate than she, nor the least self-pity for her own misfortunes. She is simply a remarkably strong person.
The photograph is a little soft but I like that. Shot with the D200, 50mm f/1.4, at 1/15 sec @ f/4.5, handheld. Conversion in Capture NX.
You really sound like you love her. I must tell you, and I know i said it before but, your work is great. This is such a wonderful portrait of Janet. So proud, such great lighting, colors it is just perfect. I have so far to go...
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ReplyDeleteYour blog and images are great. You are a master! Paul is so lucky to have you in his life. Love the chiaroscuro lighting.
Paul and Joyce, thank you both. I still have a difficult time accepting that other people find my photographs that interesting, but I still love hearing it.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, Paul, I’m kinda flipped out over my lady. Have been for a very long time.
BTW: I just discovered Joyce’s blog and I want them all!!!!! I manipulate photographs because I cannot paint like that. I absolutely love your work. I am afraid that I look at paintings the same way I look at photographs and find the brush strokes as interesting as the painting